Sep 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Criminal Justice, Corrections Concentration Studies for Transfers


***FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS***

By completing the following Roadmap, you will earn a BA in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Juvenile Justice. Students should have completed a two-year Transfer with Associate’s Degree program, or a minimum of 60 units completing GE Areas A through E.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program offers an appreciation of the full complexity of American criminal justice and permits students the opportunity to understand fully the social, legal, and technical processes within the various criminal justice agencies. The major requires the study of a variety of courses pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and an equal number of courses on the nature of criminal behavior, as well as its social and psychological causes. The concentrations require completion of the lower-division prerequisites, the required core courses, and the requirements of the concentration.

This Roadmap ls a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in two years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

4
CJ 2240 Success Strategies in Criminal Justice   1   
CJ 2255 Methods of Criminal Justice Inquiry   3 
CJ 4141 Criminal Procedures I   3 
CJ Track Course 4
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

4
CJ 4151 Criminal Procedures II   3  
CJ Track Course 3
CJ Track Course 3
Elective 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 31
  • The “Choose one of the following” options indicate that students should enroll in the course as space is available in the section{s) offered.
  • For a list of track elective courses, visit the Criminal Justice BA catalog page.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation

Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

4
CJ Track Course 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 47
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses: 

4
Concentration Elective 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 13
Cumulative Total 60
  • The “Choose one of the following” options indicate that students should enroll in the course as space is available in the section( s) offered.
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.
  • For a list of track elective courses, visit the Criminal Justice B.A. catalog page .